St. Francis of Assisi Parish WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:15pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, Noon WEEKDAY MASSES (in St. Clare Chapel) 12:10pm RECONCILIATION 4:00-5:00pm or by appointment CHURCH HOURS M-Th 9:00am-3:00pm Fri 9:00am-1:30pm Deaf individuals are invited to fully parcipate in the life of the Catholic Church at our ASL Interpreted Mass each Sunday at noon. srancisparish.com & facebook.com/SFAPSacramento As the pastoral administration of St. Francis Parish passes from the Order of Friars Minor, we offer our deepest gratitude for the seeds of Franciscan spirituality that have been planted in this building and within our hearts. We also thank the many Franciscan Priests, Brothers and Sisters who offer their continued presence and service to our community. Yours in Christ, with Francis and Clare, The Staff and Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Pax et Bonum! Sacramento, CA (06/30/2016) June 26, 2016 • The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Catholic Christian Community building the reign of God in the spirit and path of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi. Go in peace, GlorifyinG God By your life.
Deaf individuals are invited to fully participate in the life of the Catholic Church at our ASL Interpreted Mass each Sunday at noon.
stfrancisparish.com & facebook.com/SFAPSacramento
As the pastoral administration of St. Francis Parish passes from the Order of Friars Minor, we offer our deepest gratitude for the seeds of Franciscan spirituality that have
been planted in this building and within our hearts.
We also thank the many Franciscan Priests, Brothers and Sisters who offer their continued presence and service
to our community.
Yours in Christ, with Francis and Clare,
The Staff and Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Pax et Bonum!
Sacramento, CA (06/30/2016)
June 26, 2016 • The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeA Catholic Christian Community building the reign of God in the spirit and path of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
Go in peace, GlorifyinG God By your life.
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How to Live the Lord’s Prayer with Bro. Mark and Bro. Zeno. Three sessions: June 16, 23, 30, all from 6:45-8pm in Brunsman Hall
Did you know that St. Francis of Assisi wrote a com-mentary on the Lord’s Prayer? It is the only instance in
which we find an example of how Francis responded to his early brothers’ request to teach them how to pray. We will take time to discuss this 13th-Century commentary and explore how we can make Francis’s thoughts come alive in our parish and in today’s society. Come join our three part series on the Lord’s Prayer. Three consecutive Thursday evenings—you can attend one, two, or the complete series. 75 minute sessions.
When in Michoacán, Mexico in February, Pope Francis preached, ‘It is to this prayer, to this expression, that Jesus calls us. Father, dad, daddy ... lead us not into the temptation of resignation, lead us not into the temptation of losing our memory, lead us not into the temptation of forgetting our elders who taught us by their lives to say, “Our Father.” ’
All Are Welcome
Alaine BlaséSofia Borrego
Sofia Bustos-BennettAna Calderon
Dylan deGuzmanAnnelise Hernandez
Mariah HudnutFrancesca IslerKaveh Khajavi
Gabriella KoebnickSamantha Lingao
Ariana LopezJack MacaulayConner Moss
Mason Pahule
Our St. Francis Elementary Class of 2016
HigH ScHool
Bella Monteverde Christian Brothers High School
Former St. Francis Elementary student.
Brooke Uhlenhop St Francis High School
Former St. Francis Elementary student. college
Natalie Ochoa Gonzaga University, with BA in English and
Criminal Justice, minor in Theater Arts. Graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Former St. Francis Elementary student, and will be attending UC Davis School of Law in the Fall of 2016.
John Francis Flynn Santa Clara University, with dual majors in
English and Sociology. Graduating Magna Cum Laude.
He credits his education at St. Francis Elementary for teaching him the love of writing.
Michael Spaulding CSU Sacramento
Teaching Credentials: Multiple Subjects and Mild Moderate Special Education
St. Francis Parish Faith and Family Night at Raley Field on July 8 Everyone is invited! FREE TICKETS for current catechists! (limit five $10-$16 tickets per catechist) Enjoy a baseball game, a free concert, and more!
Gates open at 4:30 !! Concert starts at 4:45.
Chaplain and players speak at 5:15.Game begins at 7:05!!
FOR DETAILS OR TO ORDER TICKETS: Pick up an order form the literature racks, or check out the order form on the par-ish website or Facebook page! Orders must be received by June 27. www.stfrancisparish.com. Questions? Email [email protected]
On Hiatus For The Summer! The Gospel Series gathering will take a hiatus during the summer and will resume meeting again in the Parish Center starting on September 11, 2016 after the 9:30am Mass.
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All Are Welcome
eUcHARiSTic MiNiSTRY
We will soon be offering train-ing to those who wish to serve
as Eucharistic Ministers at weekend Masses. Persons of faith, at least 16 years old, fully initiated (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), who have a love for the Eucharist and want to share the joy of receiving the Body and Blood of Christ with others are
welcome. If you can commit to being on a team that serves on the same weekend every month and to coming early on your day of service and staying after Mass to help clean the sacred vessels, then this ministry may be for you. If interested, please contact Beth White, Director of Liturgy, at the Parish Office or [email protected].
Parish Update from Fr. Ken Bishop Soto has informed me that Fr. Desmond O’Reilly has been appointed new Pastor as of July 1. Fr. Des is currently the pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes in Del Paso area, and was pastor at St. Charles Borromeo in Sacramento. He was ordained for the Archdiocese of Dublin 26 years ago. He has been
in the Diocese of Sacramento about 10 years. Prior to coming to Sacramento he served as a high school teacher, hospital chaplain and parish priest. He is very concerned that the Franciscan charism remain alive at St. Francis. After spending time with him, I feel comfortable that he will be able to continue to lead the parish in the footsteps of Jesus and Francis and Clare.
Thank you, Fr. Sebastian!! Father Sebastian will be leaving our parish at the end of June for his new assignment in Southern California. We wish him many blessings and much good as he continues the exploration of his priesthood in the spirit of Francis and Clare.
On the weekend of June 25-26 we will be holding special gatherings in his honor after the 5:15, 7:30
and noon Masses outside the front of the church, and an expanded Coffee and Donuts in Brunsman hall following the 9:30 mass. Parishioners are welcome to drop a card into the collection plate to express your appreciation and well wishes to Fr. Sebastian during any Mass.
Save the date! The Installation of Fr. Desmond as Pastor will take place on Saturday July 2 during the 5:15 Mass. Bishop Soto will preside, and a reception will follow. All are welcome!
Thank you to the fifteen St. Francis parishioners who volunteered in local elementary schools this past year as Reading Partner tutors. Collectively, we logged 276 hours and helped students in Sacramento more than double their literacy skills. Reading Part-ners is a nationally recognized program that mobilizes volunteers to provide students with one-on-one support they need to be able to read at grade level by fourth grade.
This September, all parishioners will have the chance to learn more about Reading Partners when St. Francis Pathways for Justice hosts an informational table to sign up new tutors. You can also learn more about Reading Partners at www.reading-partners.org
Young Adults Ministry Pot Luck Dinner and Ice Cream Social When: Saturday, July 9, in Brunsman Hall immediately following the 5:15 MassWhat: A potluck dinner and ice cream socialWho: All young adults, family, and friends invited. This is a kid-friendly event.
Please bring some munchies or your favorite ice cream topping to share. Ice cream will be provided. If your potluck item needs to be refrigerated, drop it off at Brunsman before mass. We will have some games and activities and, of course, ICE CREAM.
Please register so we know how many people to buy ice cream for. Contact Patrice at [email protected]
to register and if you have any questions.
An Invitation to Participate and welcome Fr. Desmond! All parishioners are invited to a reception in Brunsman Hall celebrating the Installation of Fr. Desmond as Pastor on July 2 fol-lowing the 5:15 Mass. We are also looking for a few good people to help with set up, service, and clean up. In addition, for those that wish, small appe-tizers and desserts will be much appreciated. Contact Richard at [email protected] or 443-8084 ext 114. Thank you in advance for your continued support of our Franciscan hospitality.
This Weekend!
The Collection for Peter’s Pence (for the Holy Father) is this weekend!
Church Tour! Sunday, June 26, 1:15pm
T rained parishioner docents will provide a fascinating tour of our
church, as they explain the stories and saints (and pelicans) depicted in our
church windows, murals, and statues–and answer your questions. Come see!
This Weekend!
The theme for the collection is “Be a Witness of Charity,” emphasizing the need to show the mercy of God to others. Donations to this annual worldwide collection help the
pope support victims of war and religious persecution, natural disasters, and those suffering around the world.
Thank you for your generosity!
This Weekend!
REgULAR gIvIng (Offertory) (Includes direct deposit and credit card donations) June 12 $7,125 Year-to-date (7/1/15 - 6/12/16) $700,311 Last year 683,495 $ Change $16,815 % Change 2.5%
DESIgnATED DOnATIOnS (Includes direct deposit and online donations)
Building Fund Donations (7/1/15 - 6/08/16) $57,483 Last year 57,969 $ Change -$486 % Change -0.8%
Step Ministry Donations to date (7/1/2015 - 6/08/16) $54,233 Last year 50,722 $ Change $3,510 % Change 6.9%
Wellspring Women’s Center Donations (06/05) $1,057
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Thank you for your generosity!
Weekly Readings Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27Wednesday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17Sunday: Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 [1-9]
Prayer Requests
For Those Who Are Ill or in PainJanet Vitt, Mary Kuvakos
For Those Who Have Been Called to Eternal Life
May the souls of all of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Mass Intentions for this Week June 26 Sun. 7:30am Parish StaffJune 26 Sun. 9:30am Pro Populo June 26 Sun. Noon Andrea Garcia-Abeyta†July 01 Fri. Roger K. Miller†
To request a Mass Intention or request to have your loved one added to our bulletin prayer list, please contact SJeanay Willis
Your Financial SupportPrayer for The Church in Transition
O faithful God, as your people, we cherish our memories and our history as a sacred gift.
We ask you to guide us in our time of transition.
We need your wisdom that we might be receptive to change, conversion and growth.
We need your grace to redirect our hearts that we may be will-ing to continue offering ourselves in joyful service to one another.
Do not allow fear, ignorance or pride to limit the work of your Spirit, nor custom to prevent the creativity within us from bearing fruit.
Open our hearts to the call of the Gospel.
Give us courage and renewed hope that we may meet the challenges of being the Church of our time.
Amen.
Pro Populo: for our parishioners
@ Pontifex
“More than a scientific question, the universe is a joyful mystery that speaks of god’s boundless love for us.” - Pope Francis @Pontifex, June 18, 2016 Photo from Pope Francis Instagram
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” - Luke 9:58 (NIV)
From The Transition Team
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imagined myself sitting in a room with a home theater system. Piano keys felt light and playful; it was a joy to
play on. Lastly, we come to our Steinway, our “crème
de la crème.” It is simply amazing. Ac-cording to the Steinway company, some
1,300 performing concert pianists are now formally associated with this brand. With over 175 years of building pianos, the Steinway family
has discovered that a lower tension string scale, combined with wood that creates the best tone (a Steinway secret formula), results in more warmth of the tone produced by the instrument. And, perhaps equally important - it is great fun to play.
Peace and all good, Tim Mascarinas, Director of Music
Introducing our new Steinway Model D Grand Piano (pt. 5)
Our music ministry has been blessed with a wonderful donation. An anonymous individual has donated a 1985 9-foot Steinway & Sons, New York Model D-274, “Rachmaninoff,” concert grand piano to St. Francis!
Many parishioners have asked me, “So how does it feel to play on your new Stein-
way?” I chuckle for a second, and then smile big because I love the action on this instrument when I press down on the keys. The brown Kawai has a beautiful tone and is suitable for a smaller environment. I had con-sidered a bigger piano for our church, one that would fill the space with sound. I just never expected the opportunity to come so swiftly! The Mason & Hamlin piano (from the Master Singers earlier this year) offered a great opportunity to experience another piano inside our church. I felt an instant contrast in the sound of that instrument, with its’ warm and balanced tone. The sound filled the space around me, and I
Tim enjoying the Steinway D-274 Grand Piano in the church. (Staff Photo)
Openings for the 2016-2017 School Year! Transitional Kindergarten Kindergarten Grds. 3, 4, 6, & 7Tuition $5450 per Student, Multiple Sibling Discounts, Before & After School Care Available. For detailed information and application please visit our school website. Website: stfranciselem.org Office Email: [email protected].
*TK applicants must be 4 years old by Sept.1, 2016 ** K applicants must be 5 years old by Sept.1, 2016
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What draws you to St. Francis of Assisi Parish?99 – Inclusivity and acceptance92 – Welcoming and friendly53 – Vibrant and progressive liturgy49 – Franciscan Charism and spirit21 – Good homilies19 – Vibrant music19 – Non-judgmental attitude19 – Beautiful, historic church building16 – Sense of community15 – Outreach to the poor10 – Acceptance of LGBT 9 – Living out the parish Mission Statement 6 – Quality of the elementary school 5 – Social justice focus 5 – Acceptance of children 5 – Welcome to divorced and remarried 4 – Proximity to home 4 – Joy 4 – Steps Ministry 4 – Vatican II parish
What are the blessings and strengths you have experienced within your participation in this parish?35 – Church as community33 – Inclusivity and acceptance23 – Franciscan Charism and spirit21 – Vibrant and creative liturgy17 – Welcoming15 – Good homilies11 – RCIA 9 – Volunteering experiences 8 - Outreach to the poor 6 – Vibrant music 6 – Family history of sacraments 6 – Taize Prayer 6 – Involvement with the elementary school 5 – Steps Ministry involvement 5 – Parish picnic 5 – Vatican II parish 4 – Acceptance of LGBT 4 - Social justice focus
What are the challenges you see our Parish facing in both the near and the distant future?120 – Continuing the Franciscan vision and spirituality 20 – Maintaining our identity as a welcoming and inclusive parish 9 – Being open and positive to receiving the new pastor 7 – Keeping our liturgy vibrant and progressive 7 – Continuing to live out our parish Mission Statement 6 – Supporting social justice ministry and outreach to the poor 6 – Embracing this transition process 6 – Preserving the sense of community 5 – Fostering our elementary school 5 – Ensuring the inclusion of our LGBT parishioners
Last week we mentioned the tally of Survey responses, which we would like to share with the St. Francis Parish community.
- The Transition Team
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Ongoing: All Are Welcome
Children’s Liturgy of the Word During the Liturgy of the Word at our 9:30 am Mass, chil-dren K-4th grade are escorted from the church to the Parish Center Chapel by an adult catechist. No registration required. Parents may accompany their children.
Church Tours: 4th Sundays after Noon Mass.
Communion visitation To request a visit for you or a loved one, please email: [email protected]. Please include your phone number in your email.
Contemplative Prayer Mondays 6:00 pm in the Parish Center Chapel. Tuesdays after 12:10 pm Mass in St. Clare Chapel.
gospel Series Sundays 11:00 -11:45 am in the Parish Center. Reflection and meditation on the gospel. More info: Mary (536-9753). Healing Prayer Email your prayer petitions to [email protected], or call the parish office (443-8084).
High School Youth Ministry 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Parish Center. Light dinner provided. Bring a friend! [email protected].
Hospitality Sundays after 9:30 am Mass. Join us for coffee and donuts in Brunsman Hall.
Library Hours: Thursdays, Noon - 2:00 pm and 1st and 3rd Sundays, 8:30 - 11:30 am in the Parish Center.
Little Lambs nursery Program Child care for children ages 1-3 during 9:30 am Mass. To register, go to our Children’s Faith Formation link on our parish website: www.stfrancisparish.com/children_formation.htm or email [email protected].
Praying the Franciscan Crown Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am in the Parish Center Chapel. The Franciscan Crown rosary dates from the 1400s and focuses on the Seven Joys of Mary. More info: [email protected].
Taizé Prayer: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm, in the church.
T’ai Chi Chih Saturdays: 9:05 am in St. Clare Chapel or, weather permitting, in the park across from the church. Wednesdays: 6:00 pm in the church (during Taizé Prayer).
School Prayer Service: Mondays at 8:10 am in the church (when school is in session). All are welcome.
Thomas Merton Circle: More info: John (482-6976).
Young Adults (20’s-30’s) Come try out our young adults groups called Christian Life Communities (CLC). There is no commitment—just attend once and go from there. Our CLCs are a place for growth, companionship, and transformation. More info: Patrice at [email protected].
The parishioners at St. Francis thank the Friars for 120+ years of service to our community!
Some of the Friars who have ministered at St. Francis ...Top row: Kenneth J. Laverone, OFM; Sebastian Sandoval, OFM; Mark Schroeder, OFM; Ray Bucher, OFM; John Summers, OFM.
2nd row: Anthony M. Garibaldi, OFM; James Swan, OFM; Franklin Fong, OFM; Charles Talley, OFM; Larry Dunphy, OFM†.
3rd row: Nicholas Ronalter, OFM; Jeff Shackleton, OFM; Nghia Phan, OFM; Michel Gagnon, OFM†; Micah Muhlen, OFM.
4th row: Nevin Janecki, OFM†; Michael Harvey, OFM; Richard Juzix, OFM; Barry Brunsman, OFM; Ponchie Vasquez, OFM.
Bottom row: Angelo Cardinalli, OFM; Tom West, OFM; Philip Garcia, OFM; Mel Bucher, OFM; Augustine McClory, OFM.
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St. Francis Parish Center Offices: 1066 26th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 916.443.8084 Fax: 916.443.7356 • Website: www.stfrancisparish.com • Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9aM-5pM
St. Francis Elementary School: 2500 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 916.442.5494 Website: www.stfranciselem.org • Office Hours: Mon–Thur, 8aM–4pM and Fri, 8aM-2pM (during the School Year)
